User Guide

PHANTASY STAR ONLINE EPISODE I&II

When you select Offline Game on the Select Game Mode Screen,

you can enjoy the PSO adventure without having to connect to the

network. Note, however, that even for ofine gameplay you need a

GamerTag, obtained by signing up for Xbox Live (see page 5).

SINGLE AND MULTI MODES

After selecting Challenge Mode, you must select either Single

Mode or Multi Mode.

Single Mode

In single mode, you play the main PSO story as well as undertake

various quests at the Hunter’s Guild, just as you would in an online

game. You play by yourself, but some quests may contain scenarios

where a nonplayer character (NPC) may join you. During these

quests, you can build your character’s experience in preparation for

online play.

To get started, rst select your character on the Select Character

Screen (see page 12), and then select either Episode 1 or Episode

2 on the Select Episode Screen.

The rst time you play PSO with a particular character, the game

difculty is automatically set at the Normal level. After you clear the

game at this level, you will be able to select the game difculty level

the next time you play with the same character—either Normal or

Hard. After you clear the game at the Hard level, the Very Hard level

will be available. Finally, the Ultimate level is available after you

clear the game at the Very Hard level.

Multi Mode

In multi mode, you play the main PSO story with two to four other

players simultaneously in either Battle Mode or Challenge Mode.

Quests are not available in multi mode.

Setting Up a Multi Mode Game

To get started, each player selects a controller (one connected

to the Xbox console) to use in the game, and then presses the A

button. After a player selects a controller, the controller number

selected will be displayed. When all players have selected a

controller, press the A or START button.

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